G50+ volunteers team up with Lester B. Pearson students and Extendicare Laurier Manor staff to offer a monthly activity for people living with dementia. This inspiring program collaborates the wisdom, age and youthfulness of approximately 20 volunteers and creates an atmosphere of culture, memories and laughter.

Want to join us?
The program is scheduled Tuesdays 2-3pm.
Inquire at Front Reception or drop by and see Sharon

Membership Fee

G50+ membership fee is $35 due September 1 for the membership year ending August 31.

New members are prorated one time only.

Donations

Did you know that the Gloucester 50+ Centre is a registered charitable organization under the Income Tax Act?

Courses

Oil/Acrylic Painting – Intermediate

Experienced painters will love this dynamic class. The instructor embraces the individuality of each artist while preserving the art of instructional techniques. Painting supplies required. Please see Reception for supply list.

Oil/Acrylic Painting Beginner

Budding Artists will learn the importance of colour and techniques in this class designed just for beginners. The instructor will provide comprehensive instructions on all facets of Oil/Acrylic painting while working in unison on the same project as the students. Please see Reception for supply list.

Watercolour Painting – Intermediate

Experienced painters will love this dynamic class. The instructor embraces the individuality of each artist while preserving the art of proper techniques. Painting supplies required. Please see Reception for supply list.

Core Strength

Find your core muscles in the group exercise class. Posture, balance, confidence and flexibility are all enhanced with movement and exercise designed to strengthen core muscles. Please wear comfortable clothing and proper supportive foot wear (no open toed shoes) and be sure to bring a water bottle!

Zumba Gold

Join this awesome Latin Style dance/exercise Fitness class. This class has been described as “Exercise in Disguise”. Learn dance moves you never imagined with the safety and comfort of a trained instructor. Wear comfortable clothing, supportive, closed toe foot wear and bring a water bottle. Leave your inhibitions at the door and have fun!

Wu-Style Tai Chi

Cultivate your inner Chi and improve your balance while you reduce your risk of falls. Stretches reach into the pelvis, where a number of back problems begin and will relieve the deep, tension-holding areas of the back, neck and shoulders. Even as a beginner, it’s possible to quickly master the moves in Wu tai chi, however Master Peter Chan welcomes all levels. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a water bottle.

Chair Yoga

In a seated position gain the benefits of stretching, flexibility, meditation and deep breathing. This gentle form of yoga has wonderful health benefits and is gently designed for those who cannot easily get up and down from a floor mat. Namaste.

Write It Now!

Join a group of budding writers who want to preserve memories and stories for their loved ones. This fellowship will share stories, laugh, cry and applaud. Your stories will be safe with them! Come have fun under the support of Judith Coulter as she guides this wonderful session.

Registration

Participants are required to fill out a Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (Par Q) yearly for all Physical Activity Courses. We are proud to offer courses with Professional/ Certified Instructors. In order to compensate the instructors fairly, members and participants must commit to the course in its entirety during the specified registration period. All registrations after the registration period will be subject to non-member rates.

No drop-in rates or pro rates.

Located in the Pat Clark Community Centre4355 Halmont Drive, OTTAWA, ON K1J 8W6